Category Archives: Health News

We all know smoking cigarettes is harmful. Cigarette smoke can impair our health, from increasing our cancer risk and delaying wound healing to upping our risk of heart disease. Now you can add vision problems to that list as well. It is suggested that heavy smokers tend to get more smoke in their eyes, which ...click here to read more

You probably know that icing sore joints can help reduce inflammation and ease pain. Cryotherapy is similar to that, except that the temperature is far colder than a simple ice pack. But could you handle the extremely low temperature if it would relieve your joint pain? Many famous athletes already use cryotherapy. You stand upright ...click here to read more

Resistance training improves muscle strength and well-being in older adults. The latest research findings uncovered that resistance training led to health improvements in adults over the age of 65, and benefits occurred even when training just once a week. Benefits include improved blood values, muscle strength, and mental awareness. Researcher Dr. Simon Walker explained, “We ...click here to read more

Quitting smoking may help reduce your risk of rheumatoid arthritis. It has long been known that smoking is a key risk factor not only for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but for other inflammatory diseases as well. Researchers wanted to determine if quitting smoking would help reduce one’s risk of RA. Corresponding author Jeffrey Sparks explained, “Ours ...click here to read more

With spring quickly approaching, you may think that you’ve successfully avoided that winter cold, but you aren’t completely safe yet. This is where the role of your immune system comes into play. But your immune system is only as effective as how strong it is. Therefore, if you have a weak immune system, you could ...click here to read more

Heart disease continues to be the number one killer in America, even though many of us are aware of the risk factors and preventative measures to reduce our risk. By continuously monitoring your heart health, you can work on improving your heart health and reduce your risk of a cardiovascular event occurring. Aside from knowing ...click here to read more

Maybe your hearing loss isn’t that bad. Maybe you only have difficulties hearing in noisier environments. But even a little bit of hearing loss should be treated because if it gets worse, you can start to experience more significant challenges than just not being able to hear. 4 Reasons to Treat Your Hearing Loss You ...click here to read more

Everywhere you look, people are talking, drinking, or posting about celery juice. There have been several claims that consuming celery juice first thing in the morning can offer you a slew of health benefits, but is celery juice just another health fad or are these claims valid? Some suggest celery juice has aided in improving ...click here to read more

Fatty liver disease cases are on the rise. Many lifestyle habits can prevent the disease, but if a person already has it and it progresses, there are few treatments available. This may soon change, as researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Institute for Drug Research have uncovered 27 molecules that activate a special protein ...click here to read more

Incontinence refers to bladder control problems such as leaks or urgency. It is estimated that 8.7 percent of the global population suffers from incontinence, but this number may not actually represent the growing problem. Many patients don’t speak to their doctors about bladder leaks as they are embarrassed or don’t believe there is anything that ...click here to read more

Recent research suggests that type 1 diabetics are more likely to break or fracture a bone when their blood sugar levels are high. The researchers looked at 47,000 diabetics, including both type 1 and type 2 patients. Type 1 diabetes is less common and is often present in young people as a result of the ...click here to read more

The number of push-ups a male can perform may predict their heart disease risk, according to the latest research findings. The study included over 1,100 firefighting men who were followed for ten years. The researchers found that the risk of atherosclerosis or other cardiac events was 96 percent lower in men who could perform 40 ...click here to read more

Dietary interventions and regular exercise together improve mood and lower depression, according to research findings. The analysis consisted of nearly 46,000 people and suggests that weight loss, nutrient-boosting, and fat reducing diets can help reduce all types of depression. Lead researcher Dr. Joseph Firth explained, “The overall evidence for the effects of diet on mood ...click here to read more

To obtain insight into your heart health, there are some routine tests that your doctor can request. This often involves blood work which reveals your cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Your doctor can also take your blood pressure. These are key factors in determining a person’s risk of a future heart attack, but they don’t ...click here to read more